Lets bring pool back to the glory days

[Chicagoplayer]

"Raising the Hustler" Teaser! 45 seconds

Many years ago, back in the 80's there were pool rooms all over the nation, every town had one. Every town had their own best shooter, the guy that everyone was convinced was the best shot in town. Pool has had its ups and downs over the years. By the late 50's pool was in big decline, rooms were closing up all over the country. Then came Paul Newman and Jackie Gleason in the movie The Hustler. Huge hit and pool was brought back to life. ABC featured matches on Wide World of Sports and pool was breathing new life again. Today once again pool is in decline. Sadly today we have the best equipment ever made to play the game yet there are fewer people playing today. Money has dried up in the game and its a shame. There are pro players today with so much skill at the game that are barely making a living. Prize money for big open invitation matches is what the players put up to play in the matches. Can you imagine any other sport where the players have to pay to play and if they don't win they go home with nothing. When was the last King of The Hill match where the prize money was $200,000 to the winner, 2005 I think. As crazy as Strickland is he said it best, there is no money in pool, we're all broke.

I think a movie featuring the life story of Willie Mosconi on the major screen would wake up the game, rooms would open up, people would be playing in droves.

Lets hear your ideas and hopefully someone somewhere will pick up on them and invest in our game again an bring it back to the glory days.

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How about a film that focuses on the beauty and the problems of pool/billiards that features most every World Champion and legend?

"Raising the Hustler" is that film!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDrrlfqRBj4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aGXWl3wE3Bw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lZaUOJgnqU

 

[GoldenFlash]

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How about a film that focuses on the beauty and the problems of pool/billiards that features most every World Champion and legend?
"Raising the Hustler" is that film!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDrrlfqRBj4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aGXWl3wE3Bw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lZaUOJgnqU

In my opinion, pool is a game...certainly not a sport.
And most people know it.
Unless a person is a pool shooter, it is dull and boring to watch.
(poker is even worse)

 

[Nostroke]

I think........




Right! im gonna go through all that again.

So surprised we here at the forums haven't fixed pool already.We've had enough chances-It's really astonishing.

 

[Chicagoplayer]

Yeah but-

In my opinion, pool is a game...certainly not a sport.
And most people know it.
Unless a person is a pool shooter, it is dull and boring to watch.
(poker is even worse)

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Anyone can paint a bowl of fruit too,
but I go to the museum to see how Picasso and Rembrandt do it.

Did you watch any of the links?

"Raising the Hustler" looks at pool/billiards from ALL angles!

 

[Colonel]

In my opinion, pool is a game...certainly not a sport.

And most people know it.

Unless a person is a pool shooter, it is dull and boring to watch.

(poker is even worse)

That's your opinion, here's mine. Match up playing 10 ahead sets for a dime and play that way for 24-36-48 hrs straight & then tell me how you feel afterwards & that you still think it's not a sport.

In regards to watching it, I love watching elite level pool. Your argument will be that I'm a pool player. Well my entire adult life with the exception of a 5 year stint owning a room, I've spent playing pool, golf, gin rummy, black jack & poker as the way I've made my living, it's not a life for everyone but it beats a cubicle. As I gamble at all of these things they hold my interest but I don't like to watch cards or golf being played but love watching pool. Somehow, I've never been able to figure out why golf is on tv, even has its own channel & that's ponderous to me. Golf isn't as difficult as pool nor as interesting in my opinion but there's a plethora of TV and $ for the players in it. You say pool is boring to watch? At least you can see what's happening, in golf you get the tee shot which immediately disappears only to be picked up by a different camera on the fairway as it lands, that's boring. We can also talk about how grown men watch souped up cars doing left hand turn at 200 mph round and round for hours, Really?j

 

[SJDinPHX]

Heck, you even did it in this thread. You starting getting pizzed then threw him out there once again.... too funny. You are pizzed at so many folks, you can't even recall who anymore.... but then again, old age and years of drinking will do that to ya

Excuse me ??? Sorry RJ, but where is your head now ? ...You must be forgetting (or ignoring) YOUR post #59, where YOU brought me into the mix, then we were off and running !.. I had made only one 'on topic' response, to someone else, and had never said one word to you !..Then YOU butted in !..This is how you always try to shift the blame !...Paper trails can be VERY embarrassing, can't they ?

Give it up...you can't win !
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[Tramp Steamer]

Excuse me ??? Sorry RJ, but where is your head now ? ...You must be forgetting (or ignoring) YOUR post #59, where YOU brought me into the mix, then we were off and running !.. I had made only one 'on topic' response, to someone else, and had never said one word to you !..Then YOU butted in !..This is how you always try to shift the blame !...Paper trails can be VERY embarrassing, can't they ?

Give it up...you can't win !
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In this case, shit paper trails, eh Dick?

 

[lfigueroa]

I never contradicted myself on anything. You should have spent more time in school learning how to read and write before you start with the insults. But, we know that's how you roll. Don't have the ability to discuss something back and forth, so the insults start coming and then you drag Freddy back into the conversation.... He's dead, let him be. What a spiteful, lonely old man you must be that you cannot leave the hate for Freddy alone even after death. Kinda pathetic.

You are the one who brought up Freddy in this thread.

Lou Figueroa

 

[KRJ]

Excuse me ??? Sorry RJ, but where is your head now ? ...You must be forgetting (or ignoring) YOUR post #59, where YOU brought me into the mix, then we were off and running !.. I had made only one 'on topic' response, to someone else, and had never said one word to you !..Then YOU butted in !..This is how you always try to shift the blame !...Paper trails can be VERY embarrassing, can't they ?

Give it up...you can't win !
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Here is your post nimrod. #60. I never mentioned the word Freddy, you did. You wanna bet on this as well, or you wanna run with your tail between your legs again mr. big gamble... yeah, I didn't think so.

"Boy RJ, you are a real bear for punishment aren't you ?..You may be the only person in the world, who goes to that extreme, and tortures his body, for pure 'love of ANY game' ???..Also, If you don't think there are ALL forms of gambling, on ALL sports, you are one very naive individual !..Millions (maybe billions) are wagered, every day

And, Poker is just as much a sport as pool is, when it comes to mano a mano gambling, or tournament competition !..You need to open your eyes to what is reality, and what is 'love of the game' !..Please be careful and don't put yourself out of commission before you reach middle age !

PS..There are a way more people than you think, who (like me) would rather bet a "damn C-note", than play funsie leagues, just to get out of the house, and have a beer, or win a trophy !..I wonder what your heroes, Artie and Freddie would have thought of your mindset ?..(wanna bet a C-note on it ?)"

We were talking about the OP and you responded with this. I made an argument to you about "sports" and how baseball is "killing" me. As usual, it was you that needs to bring his name into our conversation, and then blame someone else. Kind of like the guy that told us how you stiffed him out of a car... nice going Salvage Junkyard Dick.... that one will be remembered for EVER....LOL

So, now we can see who did what in this thread? You ready to post up who mentioned him FIRST... Didn't think so... go run and hide little man, I don't think you have any gamble left in ya.

 

[KRJ]

You are the one who brought up Freddy in this thread.

Lou Figueroa

you wanna bet on the big mouth?? Either post or STFU. I'm sure you won't, just don't have any gamble in you. You need backers to play a complete FISH like JB.... LOL

But, here you are again, backing the senile guy who does not know what he said just a few posts ago. And you have the capability to see that, right? You can read, right ?

I posted in 56 and 59. Not a mention. Heck, I was talking about leagues in one, and how they help pool, and baseball in the other. I mean, being a a paid lackey to spin stuff for work is one thing, but to do it for free here is kinda silly for a drunk old guy ?? Just keep defending him when he lies, and maybe it sticks ?? I never mentioned it, DICK did it in his first post to me... get a clue.

Let me know when you are gonna post up, or should I hold me breath like Salvage Junkyard Dick...LOL

 

[SJDinPHX]

Here is your post nimrod. #60. I never mentioned the word Freddy, you did. You wanna bet on this as well, or you wanna run with your tail between your legs again mr. big gamble... yeah, I didn't think so.

"Boy RJ, you are a real bear for punishment aren't you ?..You may be the only person in the world, who goes to that extreme, and tortures his body, for pure 'love of ANY game' ???..Also, If you don't think there are ALL forms of gambling, on ALL sports, you are one very naive individual !..Millions (maybe billions) are wagered, every day

And, Poker is just as much a sport as pool is, when it comes to mano a mano gambling, or tournament competition !..You need to open your eyes to what is reality, and what is 'love of the game' !..Please be careful and don't put yourself out of commission before you reach middle age !

PS..There are a way more people than you think, who (like me) would rather bet a "damn C-note", than play funsie leagues, just to get out of the house, and have a beer, or win a trophy !..I wonder what your heroes, Artie and Freddie would have thought of your mindset ?..(wanna bet a C-note on it ?)"

We were talking about the OP and you responded with this. I made an argument to you about "sports" and how baseball is "killing" me. As usual, it was you that needs to bring his name into our conversation, and then blame someone else. Kind of like the guy that told us how you stiffed him out of a car... nice going Salvage Junkyard Dick.... that one will be remembered for EVER....LOL

AHA !!!!...I see your problem now..And please stop asking me to bet !!...I don't want to take advantage, by wagering with someone, who doesn't realize, THAT THE NUMBER 60, COMES DIRECTLY AFTER THE NUMBER 59! (your butt-in post)
...Sorry for all the caps, but I wanted to make sure you understood who responded to who, and when !

PS..I may be old and senile, but I know my 'gazintos' and my 'add-ups' !..I suggest you work on YOURS ! (Sharp as your hero Artie is with numbers, he would be ashamed to admit you turned out in Chicago)

 

[KRJ]

So, if I ignore Salvage Junkyard Dick, he needs to come find me in my most familiar surroundings in NPR. I'm trying to make a wager with someone on Clinton winning the Democratic nomination. So, here comes Dickie the salvage boy.

Dude, is life that boring you need me to reply to you ?? Geez, dude, get a hobby or a woman, or maybe a dog ?? But you need to hunt me down in an area you never venture becaue I didn't respond to one of your posts ??

RJ..Shouldn't you be over on the main forum, responding to my last post to you ???

Or did you run out of 'sensible' rebuttal's ??? (still not bitter, but getting older, and lonelier)

PS..How come nobody EVER understands your confusing attempts at wagering ?

 

[lfigueroa]

you wanna bet on the big mouth?? Either post or STFU. I'm sure you won't, just don't have any gamble in you. You need backers to play a complete FISH like JB.... LOL

But, here you are again, backing the senile guy who does not know what he said just a few posts ago. And you have the capability to see that, right? You can read, right ?

I posted in 56 and 59. Not a mention. Heck, I was talking about leagues in one, and how they help pool, and baseball in the other. I mean, being a a paid lackey to spin stuff for work is one thing, but to do it for free here is kinda silly for a drunk old guy ?? Just keep defending him when he lies, and maybe it sticks ?? I never mentioned it, DICK did it in his first post to me... get a clue.

Let me know when you are gonna post up, or should I hold me breath like Salvage Junkyard Dick...LOL

oh.

I thought it was OK to just make stuff up out of thin air... like you do. You know, the stuff about me being a "paid lackey" for SJD as one example.

When you want to stick to the facts, have your people call my people. Udderwise, take your "STFU" and put it, well, you know where ;-)

Lou Figueroa

 

[KRJ]

Here is your post nimrod. #60. I never mentioned the word Freddy, you did. You wanna bet on this as well, or you wanna run with your tail between your legs again mr. big gamble... yeah, I didn't think so.



AHA !!!!...I see your problem now,....You don't realize, THAT THE NUMBER 60, COMES AFTER THE NUMBER 59..(your butt-in post) Sorry for all the caps, but I wanted to make sure you understood, who responded to who ???

PS..I may be old and senile, but I know my 'gazintos' and my 'add-ups' !..I suggest you work on YOURS !

Then post where I mention the name FREDDY Sherlock Salvage boy... go ahead, point it out. Geez, you really can't be this slow, even at your advanced age.

Go ahead, the entire argument is that you say that I bring up Freddy first, when that's never the case. And then I point out you even did it in this thread, just like the other ones you do it. Then I prove it to you, even posted the thread numbers, and you're still too old or slow to comprehend it. Dude, you quite exhausting... maybe Lou can show you how wrong you were, again.... but you Lou can post money if you wanna bet... I would not think anyone would be dumb enough to wager when I've showed you the evidence... but I'll go for $1000 just for kicks and giggles....you have any of it.... yeah, didn't think so Salvage boy.

 

[KRJ]

oh.

I thought it was OK to just make stuff up out of thin air... like you do. You know, the stuff about me being a "paid lackey" for SJD.

When you want to stick to the facts, have your people call my people. Udderwise, take your "STFU" and put it, well, you know where ;-)

Lou Figueroa

LOl. So, you lied again and backed up old Salage boy and don't want to bet on it. Must suck to have no balls at all when you pipe up and can't back it up.

C'mon, you said I brought his name up first, you said it right here... put up coward. You can call all the backers you want. LOL. But you're not playing with JB here

 

[lfigueroa]

LOl. So, you lied again and backed up old Salage boy and don't want to bet on it. Must suck to have no balls at all when you pipe up and can't back it up.

C'mon, you said I brought his name up first, you said it right here... put up coward.

I'm just playing by your rules: make stuff up and post it.

Lou Figueroa
paid lackey
for SJD

 

[KRJ]

I'm just playing by your rules: make stuff up and post it.

Lou Figueroa
paid lackey
for SJD

How desperate can you get. Does anyone, I mean, anyone believe when I joked about you being a paid lackey for Salvage boy, didn't know it was a joke. Or someone really thought that you were really on retention for Salvage boy, and getting Paypal after each post ??? My god, you can't be this slow too ?

God, you're not even a very good lackey, he should get a full refund, with an apology.

Oh, then no bet... nice to know that neither you or Salvage boy wanna gamble with me... but I don't blame you... If I'm betting it's usually a lock, the only way I roll.

the dynamic duo... Lackey Man, and Salvage Boy, coming to a pool hall near you, where they may or may not wager a few bucks

 

[lfigueroa]

How desperate can you get. Does anyone, I mean, anyone believe when I joked about you being a paid lackey for Salvage boy, didn't know it was a joke. Or someone really thought that you were really on retention for Salvage boy, and getting Paypal after each post ??? My god, you can't be this slow too ?

God, you're not even a very good lackey, he should get a full refund, with an apology.

I take that kind of stuff seriously.

oh, and I was just joking about you bringing up Freddy first. Can't believe you didn't get that.

Lou Figueroa
who's on second

 

[KRJ]

I take that kind of stuff seriously.

oh, and I was just joking about you bringing up Freddy first. Can't believe you didn't get that.

Lou Figueroa
who's on second?

Oh, then you are disagreeing with salvage boy... ha, not a very good lackey... you are suppose to stick to the story.

I've proved enough.... that Salvage boy and you both lie about who constantly brings up someones name.... the proof is right here, even after I point it out, you both try the deflection route, and it doesn't work. Enjoy.

Unless you are gonna put up some money on this, I have no reason to spar with you guys... bring the cash, I'll even give 100-1 odds just to give you a chance.....

 

[lfigueroa]

Oh, then you are disagreeing with salvage boy... ha, not a very good lackey... you are suppose to stick to the story.

I've proved enough.... that Salvage boy and you both lie about who constantly brings up someones name.... the proof is right here, even after I point it out, you both try the deflection route, and it doesn't work. Enjoy.

Unless you are gonna put up some money on this, I have no reason to spar with you guys... bring the cash, I'll even give 100-1 odds just to give you a chance.....

You've only proved that you have no sense of humor and that you conduct your woofing at the level of someone in grammar school.

Lou Figueroa